The tambourine is a circular frame drum with rows of metal disc jingles. Sizes and playing styles vary by region, as do the names of the instrument, including pandeiro (Brazil), mazhar (Eqypt), tamburello (Southern Italy), riq or deff (Middle East), tambour di bass (Indonesia), and pandereta (Spanish).
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- The Tambourine Players Hall of Fame List of players with comments and links.
- Pandeiro Introduction to playing by percussionist Emiliano Benevides. Includes photographs and rhythms with audio samples.
- Pandeiro Online Audio files of playing styles and a collection of messages about notation, rhythms, and technique.